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the pink shines through

she is 4 now. she feels it, too. today she let me put cream on her kitten-scratched face without wailing and scrubbing it raw. because she is 4 now. she has a new weapon with which she can tackle her large, sometimes scary world: she is 4 now.

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kristin - four.

oh my.

Anita - So big. So fast. She’s lovely. (it makes me sad though, how fast 4 comes)

mellie - Oh that yummy yummy light and that yummy yummy girl. 4 has such a different perspective for me now. We miss you guys already.

AJ - oh precious little elf!! and glorious light!

Grandma Rosi - These pictures make me want to scoop her up and hug her (if she’d let me-lol). Could you please come over. It has been days since I have seen you all.

She is so precious and I am glad she looks so much like her mommy.

Chantel - These feel so magical!

Bret - It’s been a year. Miss all ^ this… Love you.

he’s still the same kid

as a baby, he was curious, quiet, content, and wary of people and new things. he is still that exact same person. maybe we wish he were a little more energetic at times, or a little less curious at times, but not really. my boy is a teenager now, the time I dreaded most. not...

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mellie - That boy, my goodness. He is such a sweet soul. We love him to pieces. That last photo really makes him look like a teen to me. My auntie heart is breaking.

And I love the sun saturated photo.

Vicki - oh my, what a heart-breaker!

Vicki - To many others, the last photo could be solemn, thoughtful, endearing. When I look at it I hear “Alright, Mom, get the camera outta my nose, for Pete’s sake!” Love him to pieces!!!

Grandma Rosi - he is so darn beautiful (inside and out). he reminds me of Rick in so many ways. I love him so much

kristin - oh, sweet boy, savor the countdown to change.

Ellen - I love, love that last picture.

Jen - That last picture just kills me. Those EYES! I’m not loving the whole teenager thing either, but it is pretty amazing watching them figure out who they are, isn’t it?

“why can’t i be you?”

i did my girl’s 11th birthday shoot at the wildlife sanctuary up the road. she surprised me with her eleven-ness. was i like that? so sure, so poised? i think not. i can see the young lady she will be, and i like her very, very much. my love for this girl is boundless.

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mellie - Boundless is the perfect word. That first black and white one is a favorite of mine. Her hair,how she’s wearing her hoody, the flowers, all perfect Brenna. And the last one with those long legs and hip all out, she looks so grown up. Tell her to stop and to go be friends with elven year old me.

Rick’s Mom - She gets more beautiful every day. That first shot is a favorite of mine as well. I have the most beautiful grandchildren in the world. Brenna could be modeling with her natural beauty.

Anne - Lovely. I want her hair. Love what you are doing on this site.

Paper Dolls for Boys - That shot of her hair is just spectacular.

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings - Love those clouds behind her in the the photos in the field! So cool!

garden baby

little bare feet crisp white shirt with buttons in the back purple flowers and sun peek a boo.

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mellie - oh my . . . the two in the sunbeam kill me.

Rick’s Mom - what a squattie cutie. her and all those purple flowers are glorious :)

Anita - She’s so beautiful. Where has the time gone?

Pam - simply gorgeous dahling!

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings - So beautiful!

Vicki - That was a fun day. She is really something else! So are you, by the way.

tree sprites

today we soaked up the rare sun at champoeg state park. it has the best climbing trees around. i think i have found my next giant wall canvas.

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Vicki - I love the hanging onto the foot pose!

gardenmama - What an incredible photo, love this!

Lynsey Peterson - This image is ridiculous!!! Totally ridiculous!!! In the most amazing of ways!;)

mellie - I’m in love! It’s so clearly each of them in personality. Have I mentioned I’m getting ridiculously excited for our shoot?

Rick’s Mom - I wouldn’t mind a copy of this either. It is beautiful and the kids all look so at home – who needs a house?

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings - This is so cool and awesome! Love this shot!

Pam - Amazing…the exposure is spot on. LOVE IT

Michelle Sidles - That’s GOLD Visty!!! LOVE IT and want to see the Canvas on the wall when you get it!! :D